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Flight deals from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 14,667. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.R 6,518 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,518, select.
Los Angeles.R 7,542 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,542, select.
Los Angeles.R 7,818 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,818, select.
Los Angeles.R 7,968 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound indirect flight with airBaltic, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,968, select.
Los Angeles.R 8,104 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,104, select.
Los Angeles.R 8,634 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,634, select.
Los Angeles.R 8,763 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,763, select.
Los Angeles.R 9,155 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,155, select.
Los Angeles.R 9,185 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,185, select.
Los Angeles.R 9,406 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,406, select.
Los Angeles.R 9,500 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,500, select.
Los Angeles.R 11,191 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,191, select.
Los Angeles.R 13,036 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,036, select.
Los Angeles.R 13,128 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,128, select.
Los Angeles.R 13,393 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,393, select.
Los Angeles.R 13,416 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,416, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from R 8,763
Jun
from R 7,542
Jul
from R 8,104
Aug
from R 7,818
Sep
from R 7,968
Oct
from R 6,518
Nov
from R 8,634
Dec
from R 9,406
Jan
from R 9,155
Feb
from R 9,500
Mar
from R 9,185
Apr
from R 11,191

Direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International

Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Hawthorne

17km from central Los Angeles
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Burbank

19km from central Los Angeles
from R 15,614
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Los Angeles International

20km from central Los Angeles
Cheapest
from R 6,518
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Long Beach Municipal

28km from central Los Angeles
from R 30,379
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Los Angeles Van Nuys

28km from central Los Angeles
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Santa Ana John Wayne

55km from central Los Angeles
from R 11,089
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Ontario International

60km from central Los Angeles
from R 10,545
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Helsinki to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,518
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time11 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International is R 12,039. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International.
Finnair, American Airlines and Iberia fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International.
As of May 2026, there are 23 flights per week flying from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Norwegian Air Sweden and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

  • Around 11 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles nine hours behind Helsinki.

  • Every week, there are four Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 16:00 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 16:00 with Finnair.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Los Angeles (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Finnair has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for HEL to LAX flights is Finnair.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HEL and LAX:

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Oslo Airport Gardermoen

How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is R 6,518. A return plane ticket right now is R 12,039. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from HEL to LAX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Picking up cheap flights from HEL to LAX couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • 60.23% of flights that depart Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from HEL to LAX in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, head for San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.